TGIF @ PAIIR

Is your schedule unpredictable? Are you unable to commit to a weekly PAIIR class right now? Then TGIF is for you! Join PAIIR on Friday mornings for themed activity time with you child, followed by a separate parent discussion. Attend one or all the classes...flexible registration is week by week.

Registration opens Thursday morning for class the following day. Registrations are taken until 8 a.m. on Friday morning, or until the class fills. Call the PAIIR office at 328-4020 or go to http://rochesterce.recware.com to register. If you call after office hours, leave your nam, the names and birth dates of all children attending class and phone number where you can be reached on Friday morning. We will call you by 8:40 a.m. if the class has filled and we are not able to accommodate you that week.

Check-in at the PAIIR office opens 15 minutes before class time. Parent and child activity time starts at 9 a.m. in the children's classroom, followed by a separate parent discussion. Activities and discussion topics vary from week to week.

Classes 10/3-12/19. No class 10/17 or 11/28. Northrop 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Each session $7.50, second child $6. Try TGIF free. Your family's first TGIF class for the fall session is free.

Hearts at Home conference

The Hearts at Home North Central Regional conference -- Ooh, La, La Moms are Magnificent! -- is November 7-8 at the Mayo Civic Center. Conference topics include Parenting (Preschool, Grade School, and Teen), Marriage, Spiritual Growth, Personal Growth, and Family Management. It's a day full of new ideas and loads of encouragement. For more information or to register for the conference visit www.hearts-at-home.org or call (309) 828-MOMS.

Kids Adventure Days @ The Y

Kids Adventure Days @ The Y for students grades K through 6. Program hours: 9-4 with free extended care hours: 6:30-6. Enroll your child in our adventure day program filled with games, swimming, art projects and more. The program follows the Rochester Public Schools calendar and is open on in-service days and other breaks including: Thursday, Oct. 16; Friday, Oct. 17; Friday, Nov. 7; Wednesday, Nov. 26; Friday, Nov. 28. Cost: $20/member or $30/nonmember. 287-2260 www.rochfamy.org

Mayowood Mansion Christmas Tours - Start Today!

Mayowood Mansion Christmas Tours are available Nov. 7-23, 2008. Room decorations by individuals, clubs and businesses. Room interpretation by guides and docents. Light refreshments and Gift Shop in the Gallery. Allow two hours for your visit. Cost: $15.00 / Adult; $5.00 / Youth 12 & under. Contact Olmsted County History Center for more information, www.olmstedhistory.com or 282-9447.

Nature Days @ Quarry Hill

November 7, 9:00am – 11:30pm. K – 5th grade. $15/student.

Get out and explore nature on this non-school day. Class is geared toward seasonal changes and will include inside and outside activities, plus a snack. Pre-registration required.

Storytime @ ABC&Toy Zone

Story Time at ABC & Toy Zone • Miracle Mile Shopping Center • 286-8440 • www.abctoyzone.com

Story Time with Peter Wednesdays at 10:30am. Story Time with Kristin Fridays at 10:30am. Story Time with Peter Saturdays at 10:30am.

Ice Hawks Home Game

The Minnesota Ice Hawks Ice Hockey Jr. League play at the Rochester Rec. Center (21 Elton Hills Drive). Games subject to change. Always call the Info Line 535-0100 or visit their website www.mnicehawks.com to check for schedule (date/time) changes.

Fans are encouraged to bring their skates and "Skate with the Hawks" after every game. Ticket prices are: Adult/$7, Students (HS & College with ID)/$5; Senior Citizens (65+)/$5; Children (3-8yrs)/$3; Infants & Toddlers/No Charge.

Minnesota Ice Hawks 2008-2009 Home Schedule
Sept. 19, Friday • Twin Cities Northern Lights • 7:05 PM
Sept. 20, Saturday • St. Paul Lakers • 7:05 PM
Sept. 27, Saturday • Wisconsin Mustangs • 7:05 PM
Oct. 11, Saturday • Wisconsin Mustangs • 7:05 PM
Oct. 18, Saturday • Minnesota Wildcats • 7:05 PM
Nov. 1, Saturday • Wisconsin Mustangs • 7:05 PM
Nov. 7, Friday • Minnesota Owls• 7:05 PM
Nov. 8, Saturday • St. Paul Lakers • 7:05 PM
Nov. 15, Saturday • Granite City Lumberjacks, 7:05 PM
Nov. 21, Friday • Minnesota Owls • 7:05 PM
Nov. 29, Saturday • Twin Cities Northern Lights • 7:05 PM
Dec. 5, Friday • Minnesota Flying Aces • 7:05 PM
Dec. 31, Wednesday • Minnesota Wildcats • 7:05 PM
Jan. 2, Friday • Minnesota Owls • 7:05 PM
Jan. 3, Saturday • Twin Cities Northern Lights • 7:05 PM
Jan. 9, Friday • Minnesota Flying Aces • 7:05 PM
Jan. 11, Sunday • Hudson Crusaders • 5:35 PM
Jan. 17, Saturday • Hudson Crusaders • 7:05 PM
Feb. 13, Friday • Lumberjacks • 7:05 PM
Feb. 14, Saturday • Lumberjacks • 7:05 PM
Feb. 15, Sunday • St. Paul Lakers • 5:35 PM
Feb. 21, Saturday • Hudson Crusaders • 7:05 PM
Feb. 27, Friday • Minnesota Wildcats • 7:05 PM
Mar. 1, Sunday • Minnesota Flying Aces • 5:35 PM